juncture
gb/d͡ʒˈʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/ us/d͡ʒˈʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/
C1
Engleză
~ 9300
fordulópont, kritikus pont, találkozási pont, kapcsolódási pont, junktúra, junkció
SUBSTANTIV
C1
FORMAL
1
fordulópont
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
at [this/that] juncture in [something]
At this juncture, the company must decide whether to expand or to cut its losses.
Ezen a ponton a vállalatnak el kell döntenie, hogy terjeszkedik-e, vagy inkább minimalizálja a veszteségeit.
The talks have reached a delicate juncture, and a single mistake could end the negotiations.
A tárgyalások kényes fordulóponthoz értek, és egyetlen hiba is véget vethet a folyamatnak.
Many analysts see this year as a crucial juncture in the fight against climate change.
We are approaching a juncture where small policy choices will have very large effects.
Their marriage is at a difficult juncture, and they are considering counseling.
Exemple pentru cursanți
At this juncture, we need to make a clear plan.
Ezen a ponton világos tervet kell készítenünk.
The country is at an important juncture in its history.
Az ország történelmének fontos fordulópontján áll.
Our project has reached a hard juncture, and we must choose what to do next.
This exam is a key juncture in your career.
We met at a strange juncture in both of our lives.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often confuse 'juncture' with 'junction'. Use 'juncture' for a point in time or in a process, especially when it is important, and 'junction' mainly for a place where roads, lines, or paths meet. Learners may also overuse 'juncture' in everyday speech where native speakers would more naturally say 'point' or 'stage'.
Sens
critical or important point in time
Colocații
at this juncture
|critical juncture
|crucial juncture
|historic juncture
|political juncture
|at a key juncture
Sinonime
turning point (Emphasizes a major change in direction, often more dramatic or emotional than 'juncture'.)
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stage (More general and neutral; does not always suggest difficulty or high importance.)
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moment (Focuses on a short period of time; less formal and not necessarily part of a larger process.)
Antonime
stability (Suggests a period without major change or decisions, the opposite of a tense or decisive juncture.)
Teme
time
|decisions
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A special time or stage in a situation when something important may change or a big decision must be made.
A particular point or stage in time, especially one that is important, difficult, or decisive and often requires a choice or action.
SUBSTANTIV
C2
FORMAL
2
Tipar de utilizare:
the juncture of [thing1] and [thing2]
The village lies at the juncture of two ancient trade routes.
A falu két ősi kereskedelmi út találkozásánál fekszik.
Moisture had collected at the juncture of the wall and the ceiling.
Nedvesség gyűlt össze a fal és a mennyezet találkozásánál.
Her research sits at the juncture of psychology and economics.
The architect reinforced the juncture of the beams to prevent cracking.
This book explores the juncture between personal memory and public history.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The town is at the juncture of two rivers.
A város két folyó találkozásánál fekszik.
Water dripped from the juncture of the roof and the wall.
A víz a tető és a fal találkozásánál csöpögött.
His work is at the juncture of music and technology.
We studied the juncture of the two metal parts.
This question stands at the juncture of law and ethics.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may think 'juncture' is common for physical locations, but in everyday English 'junction' or 'intersection' are usually more natural, especially for roads. 'Juncture' here often sounds quite formal or academic, especially for abstract combinations like 'the juncture of art and science'.
Sens
place where things join
Colocații
the juncture of two roads
|the juncture of art and science
|at the juncture of the wall and ceiling
|juncture between two cultures
Sinonime
junction (More common for physical meeting points like roads or railways and slightly less formal in tone.)
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intersection (Highlights crossing or overlap; more common for roads, lines, or sets than for abstract connections of ideas.)
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meeting point (More informal and descriptive; lacks the compact, technical feel of 'juncture'.)
Antonime
separation (Describes things being apart or kept apart, the opposite of meeting or joining at a juncture.)
Teme
space
|structure
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
The point where two or more things come together or meet, in space or in ideas.
The place or point where two or more things meet, join, or are connected, either physically or in an abstract sense.
SUBSTANTIV
C2
TECHNICAL
3
junktúra
C2
Tipar de utilizare:
[type] juncture between [sounds/words]
In this language, phonemic juncture can distinguish otherwise identical sound sequences.
Ebben a nyelvben a fonémikus junktúra meg tudja különböztetni az egyébként azonos hangsorokat.
Clear word juncture helps listeners understand rapid speech.
A jól érzékelhető szóközi junktúra segít a hallgatóknak megérteni a gyors beszédet.
The textbook devotes a full chapter to syllable structure and juncture.
Misplaced juncture can make two separate words sound like one.
The researcher analyzed how children learn to mark juncture in connected speech.
Exemple pentru cursanți
In fast speech, the juncture between words can be hard to hear.
Gyors beszédben nehéz hallani a szavak közti határt.
Teachers sometimes show students where the juncture is between two sounds.
A tanárok néha megmutatják a diákoknak, hol van a határ két hang között.
A clear juncture can change how we understand a spoken sentence.
Linguists study the juncture between sounds in many languages.
The audio program shows a line at each word juncture.
Sens
boundary between speech sounds
Colocații
phonemic juncture
|syllable juncture
|word juncture
Sinonime
boundary (General term; in linguistics, it describes where one unit ends and another begins, while 'juncture' focuses on the sound transition itself.)
Antonime
linking (Refers to the smooth connection of sounds without a clear break, the opposite of a marked juncture between them.)
Teme
language
|science
|communication
|education
Definiție
In the study of speech sounds, the place where one sound or word ends and the next one begins.
In phonetics and linguistics, the boundary or transition between two speech sounds, syllables, or words in spoken language.
SUBSTANTIV
C2
TECHNICAL
4
junkció
C2
Tipar de utilizare:
the juncture of [body part] and [body part]
The patient reported pain at the juncture of the neck and shoulder.
A beteg fájdalmat jelzett a nyak és a váll találkozásánál.
The tumor was located near the juncture of the esophagus and the stomach.
A daganat a nyelőcső és a gyomor találkozásának közelében helyezkedett el.
Inflammation at the bone juncture can severely limit movement.
The surgeon carefully examined the juncture of the two arteries before proceeding.
Calcium deposits were found around the juncture of the ribs and the spine.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The doctor felt the area at the juncture of my arm and shoulder.
Az orvos kitapintotta a karom és a vállam találkozásánál lévő területet.
There is a small nerve at the juncture of these two bones.
E két csont találkozásánál egy kis ideg található.
Pain at the juncture of the leg and hip made it hard to walk.
The injury was at the juncture of two fingers.
A scan showed a problem at the juncture of the two veins.
Sens
point where body parts meet
Colocații
juncture of the neck and shoulder
|juncture of two arteries
|bone juncture
|juncture of the ribs and spine
Sinonime
joint (More common everyday term for where bones meet; 'juncture' sounds more technical and can also refer to soft tissues or vessels.)
Antonime
disunion (General term for the state of parts not being joined; in this context, the absence or loss of connection between body parts.)
Teme
medicine
|biology
|health
|body
Definiție
In medical language, the place where two parts of the body come together.
In anatomy or medicine, the point at which two parts of the body, such as bones, vessels, or organs, meet or are joined.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
juncture
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/
US/d͡ʒˈʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/
Silabe și accent
junc - ture (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (junc)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: juncture
- Plural: junctures
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
at this juncture
1/ˈæt ðˈɪs d͡ʒˈʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
at this particular point now
At this moment or stage in a situation, especially when something important may change or a decision is needed.
Exemple
- At this juncture, we have to decide whether to continue the project or end it.
- The committee cannot release more information at this juncture.
- At this juncture, it would be unwise to change the plan completely.